The“Thousand Miles Trail Movement” was first launched on April 23, 2006, by environmentalist Jen-Shiu Hsu (徐仁修), renowned author Yuan Li (小野), and Professor Wu-Hsiung Huang (黃武雄). The movement aims to connect bikeways, footpaths, and scenic trails to form a network of round-the-island trails. Ever since then, we have been conducting seminars, community outreach, volunteer training programs, and participating in local causes related to environmental and cultural conservation.
In order to see through our vision, we officially established “Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association” on April 23rd, 2011, and have been continuing to promote “National Greenways”, “Eco-Craft Trails”, and many other community empowerment activities around Taiwan.
Our Progress
Phase 1: 2006-2010 CONNECTION
Connecting a round-the-island network of communities, professionals, leaders, and trails.
Phase 2: 2010-2014 DEVELOPMENT
Maintain and strengthen established communities and trails.
Eco-tourism development.
Publishing books and electronic maps.
Building demonstration trails and eco-craft trails, and starting to engage volunteers.
Phase 3: 2014-2018 STANDARDIZATION
Lobbying and legislation involvement, and starting the “National Greenway” project.
Establish a standardized eco-craft trail system, including eco-craft master certification, base camp regulation, and construction method reform.
Phase 4 2018-present: NETWORKING
Hosting and participating in international conferences with other trail related organizations.
The“Thousand Miles Trail Movement” was first launched on April 23, 2006, by environmentalist Jen-Shiu Hsu (徐仁修), renowned author Yuan Li (小野), and Professor Wu-Hsiung Huang (黃武雄). The movement aims to connect bikeways, footpaths, and scenic trails to form a network of round-the-island trails. Ever since then, we have been conducting seminars, community outreach, volunteer training programs, and participating in local causes related to environmental and cultural conservation.
In order to see through our vision, we officially established “Taiwan Thousand Miles Trail Association” on April 23rd, 2011, and have been continuing to promote “National Greenways”, “Eco-Craft Trails”, and many other community empowerment activities around Taiwan.
Our Progress
Phase 1: 2006-2010 CONNECTION
Connecting a round-the-island network of communities, professionals, leaders, and trails.
Phase 2: 2010-2014 DEVELOPMENT
Maintain and strengthen established communities and trails.
Eco-tourism development.
Publishing books and electronic maps.
Building demonstration trails and eco-craft trails, and starting to engage volunteers.
Phase 3: 2014-2018 STANDARDIZATION
Lobbying and legislation involvement, and starting the “National Greenway” project.
Establish a standardized eco-craft trail system, including eco-craft master certification, base camp regulation, and construction method reform.
Phase 4 2018-present: NETWORKING
Hosting and participating in international conferences with other trail related organizations.
Promoting friendship trails.